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AWStats vs Umami

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted web analytics options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AW AWStats Generate statistics from web, streaming, ftp or mail server logfiles VS UM Umami Simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics
FeatureAWStatsUmami
CategoryWeb AnalyticsWeb Analytics
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePerlTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 435★ 38,103
First released20252020
Replaces—Google Analytics

Why pick each one

Choose AWStats if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Perl
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
AWStats details

Choose Umami if…

  • Very easy to self-host
  • Privacy-friendly
  • Clean interface
Umami details

Frequently asked questions

Is AWStats or Umami better?

Umami is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider AWStats if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are AWStats and Umami free and open-source?

Yes. AWStats is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Umami under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run AWStats and Umami with Docker?

AWStats: check the project docs for container support. Umami: yes.

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